Commercial Underwriting Technician

About the role

Support sound underwriting decisions and profitable commercial growth. Hastings Insurance is seeking a Commercial Underwriting Technician to assist with the placement of commercial risks that meet established underwriting guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Review, approve, and process commercial applications within individual authority in accordance with underwriting guidelines.
• Process changes to commercial policies within assigned authority limits.
• Set up and prepare various policy changes for processing outside of authority.
• Work in conjunction with other underwriting technicians in a call-center environment, providing back-up and support to team members, including training support as needed.
• Collaborate with underwriters and fellow technicians to service an assigned geographic territory and achieve team goals.
• Maintain consistent professional standards of customer service in all interactions.
• Actively participate in professional development, including continuing education and self-improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED.
• Completion of INS Series coursework or equivalent work experience.
• Demonstrated PC proficiency, including Microsoft Office products.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interpret underwriting guidelines and apply authority appropriately.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Qualifications

While not specified, a bachelor's degree in insurance, risk management, or a related field may be preferred.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.

Benefits

Hastings Insurance offers a competitive benefits package that includes a 401(k) with company matching contributions, generous vacation and sick leave, fully paid tuition and professional development reimbursement, and incentive compensation bonus opportunities.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $40,000 - $60,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

This is a full-time position working Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The role works primarily from home with a required monthly in-office presence at our Hastings headquarters. Additional in-person meetings may be required based on business needs.